fenboy Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 As you may be aware I was determined to get my first foreshore pink this season. It was proving difficult as despite being under them on numerous occasions they have always been to high for a shot and when I did manage one the outcome was not as I intended . On reading of my woes a couple of people offered to take me out on different marshes where hopefully I would get a better chance . One of those was Muncher of this forum who's invite I gladly accepted . A morning flight was soon arranged for today , and I met Muncher ( Jules ) at 4.30 am at the suggested location . He was a little concerned that there was a good moon for the geese to have already moved and as we stood by the cars we could hear a few over the fields behind . After a good walk to the spot we were pleased we could still hear pinks calling out on the mud so knew we would perhaps get a chance when they decided to move The first small skeins started to move early but were wide of us over the water , the geese were soon starting to get more vocal and we knew it would not be long before they started leaving the mud proper. Sure enough they started to lift with a few more going wide and then Jules spotting some and telling me they were heading straight towards us , unknown to each other I was actually watching a different skein to the ones he had spotted , they were coming in from my left at a nice shootable height , when they got in range up went the gun and the first shot rang out a miss from me but I kept swinging through the bird and it crumpled dead with my second shot , I knew this one was going nowhere and I had my pink even better jules despite being surprised by my shot managed to drop one out of the same skein A few minutes later I saw Motty drop one so we all had a goose. A few more came over but higher , then another bunch started heading in our direction , when they arrived they were a tad further up than the first we shot but still within range so a repeat performance again saw a miss followed by a second shot kill , jules also managed a second goose . The flight was all but over and the last few we saw were getting ever higher so I went out with the dog who had his first retrieve on a goose another highlight of the day for me. I would like to say a big thank you to Jules again, a true gent who did everything he could to ensure I got a shot even ensuring that I shot before he did. They say you always remember your first time and I certainly will ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) May I be the first to congratulate you fenboy. That smile says it all, and one I know only too well. Edited November 11, 2014 by Penelope Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) Thank god for that. They may have been the ones which I sent from the Wolds yesterday. Well done and good on the other boys for taking a pink virgin out. Edited November 11, 2014 by JDog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
la bala Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Well done fenboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barls2-9-12 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Great stuff well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motty Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I managed to get most of the kills on film, so i will be posting that soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I managed to get most of the kills on film, so i will be posting that soon. Look forward to seeing that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misser Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 well done...something you will never forget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Welldone, you certainly look happier than the geese Have you any challenges to move on to next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nic Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 congrats to all three of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Look forward to seeing that. I managed to get most of the kills on film, so i will be posting that soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenboy Posted November 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Welldone, you certainly look happier than the geese Have you any challenges to move on to next? I think getting a pink from the wash is always a challenge so would be more than happy to get another one ! I think my next challenge is perhaps a pintail as I am yet to shoot one of those either , and a foreshore greylag would also be nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 congratulations on the pinks! knew you would come good, you put plenty of time it's only a matter of time before the goose gods are on your side! had two myself on the wash last week in a similar spot to you down that way . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalmac Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 I think getting a pink from the wash is always a challenge so would be more than happy to get another one ! I think my next challenge is perhaps a pintail as I am yet to shoot one of those either , and a foreshore greylag would also be nice. Well good luck :-), I'm sure that now you have your first that you'll get onto a winning streak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clakk Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 well done that man ,a nice pair of geese the smile says it all m8.first of many more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Brilliant stuff, I am sure you will remember it for a long long time. I have just started the chase for a pink this season so know the feeling only too well!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m greeny Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 A big well done to you on your first also well done to the lads for putting you under them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Mat Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Well done! Spose i best get one now then! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootgun Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Congrats, well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosd Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Well done Fenboy, it all paid off in the end. Great write up and photo too...... Cos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shakin stevens Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Well done! Spose i best get one now then! yep you next! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiler23 Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Well done there fella, hopefully soon be joining you in the pink club, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy baxendale Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 Great stuff - You should start charging Jules Look forward to seeing the vids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony G Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 See,all it took was for me to show you way on Saturday ! Seriously though,good stuff mate Well earned with all the time and effort you've put in Look forward to the footage,maybe you could mail me a copy when it's done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandalf Posted November 11, 2014 Report Share Posted November 11, 2014 It's always the same - Wait for ages then two come along together... Well done Fenboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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